Vicyn 50mg Tablet

Vicyn 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in some infections of the lungs, urinary tract, eyes, and others. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection. It may also be used for the treatment of severe acne. Vicyn 50mg Tablet is also used to treat many sexually transmitted diseases and a skin condition known as acne. It may be taken with or without food. However, you should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and skin reaction on exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity). Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to any antibiotic or liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections
• Treatment of Acne

Vicyn 50mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vicyn 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Itching
• Fatigue

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vicyn 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vicyn 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Vicyn 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Vicyn 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Vicyn 50mg Tablet can cause lightheadedness, visual disturbances, dizziness, ringing in the ears, a feeling of dizziness or spinning (vertigo). This may affect your driving ability.

KidneyCAUTION

Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vicyn 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Vicyn 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vicyn 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Vicyn 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Tetracyclines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives